Marie Owen, founder and CEO of LS Productions, a Scotland-based production company working across advertising, film and content. She has built the business into one of the UK’s leading production companies, delivering campaigns both nationally and internationally.
In this episode, Marie talks about how LS Productions was built, starting without all the answers and learning through hands-on experience across as the business grew. She shares the realities of working in production, including the level of organisation required, the pace of the industry and the responsibility of managing complex shoots with multiple moving parts.
Marie reflects on working closely with agencies, brands and talent, and explains the role production plays in delivering a campaign from concept through to shoot. She discusses the importance of clear communication, strong relationships and practical decision-making, particularly when working under pressure and tight timelines on live productions.
Alongside this, she speaks about leadership and building a team, highlighting how a successful production company relies on the people within it rather than any one individual. She also touches on knowing when to say no, protecting standards and maintaining a strong culture as the business grows.